Is purgatory a biblical doctrine—or just a long-standing church tradition?

In this episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan dive deep into one of the most debated topics in Christian theology: the concept of purgatory. Is it truly supported by scripture, or is it a man-made addition to the gospel?

We explore what the Catholic Church teaches about purgatory, where the idea originated, and why many Protestants reject it as unbiblical. With real conversation, honest questions, and a little bit of laughter, this episode offers a clear breakdown of both sides of the argument—and why what you believe matters.

00:00 - Intro
03:14 - What Is Purgatory? A Clear Explanation of the Concept
10:33 - Where Did the Idea of Purgatory Come From? Historical Origins Explained
20:55 - Is Purgatory Biblical? Scripture and Theological Arguments in Favor
41:56 - The Best Case Against Purgatory: What Critics Say
58:04 - Closing Thoughts + Final Prayer

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In this episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan take on a hot topic: Is Easter really a pagan holiday? You've seen the memes, the online debates, and maybe even heard people say Christians shouldn’t celebrate Easter because of its “pagan roots.” But is that actually true?

We dive deep into the history, language, and biblical perspective — all while keeping things light, clear, and rooted in Christ (with a few laughs and Cadbury eggs along the way 🍫).

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro – Setting the tone with a little humor and a lot of heart
02:32 - Is Easter Really a Pagan Holiday? – Laying out the theories
04:32 - The Truth About the Word “Easter” and the Goddess Ēostre – What history actually says (and doesn’t say)
19:12 - Is Easter Linked to the Pagan Goddess Ishtar? – Debunking the popular internet meme
24:53 - Do Easter Bunnies and Eggs Have Pagan Origins? – A reasoned look at springtime symbols
29:22 - The Burden of Proof for Easter’s Pagan Claims – What needs to be proven for the argument to hold
33:16 - Can Christians Celebrate Easter? – A biblical perspective on the resurrection and how to celebrate it faithfully
39:28 - Closing

Whether you call it *Easter* or Resurrection Sunday, we believe it’s worth celebrating — and that it’s not about paganism, but *Christ risen from the dead*.

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*Why does the Gospel of Mark mention a mysterious naked man fleeing the scene during Jesus’ arrest?* In this eye-opening episode of *Rooted & Reason*, Mikey and Ryan dive into *Mark 14:51-52* — a passage that's rarely talked about but surprisingly packed with meaning.

We explore:
* 📜 The possible identity of the “naked guy” (Is it Mark himself?)
* 🤯 Why this moment is only mentioned in the Gospel of Mark
* ✝️ How this odd detail fits into the bigger Easter narrative
* 🙌 What it tells us about Scripture, authorship, and even church disagreements
* 😂 And yes… a few laughs along the way

Whether you're a Bible nerd, a curious Christian, or someone who just wants to know *what’s up with that verse*, this conversation will leave you thinking deeply—and maybe laughing a little too.

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